Providence, R.I.--Senior Alison Silva (Brockton, Mass.) tied her career-high score on beam as the Rhode Island College women's gymnastics team was defeated by SUNY Cortland, 186.625-185.375, in National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) action held at The Murray Center on Sunday afternoon.
 
• At the conclusion of the match, RIC honored its three graduating seniors: Kelsey Gates (Orangeville, Pa.), Victoria Schlawiedt (Jensen Beach, Fla.) and Sydney Talabac (Cranston, R.I.) as part of Senior Day.
 
THE BASICS
SUNY Cortland 186.625, Rhode Island College 185.375
SUNY Cortland (1-1)
Rhode Island College (0-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
VAULT: SUNY freshman Gianna Mirigliano (Springfield, Pa.) was the top rated gymnast on vault with a 9.600. RIC sophomore Emma Tucker (Pompton Plains, N.J.) tied for second with a 9.550
Team Scores:
RIC: 46.975
SUNY Cortland: 47.375
 
BARS: Red Dragon senior Glynis Curcione (Buffalo, N.Y.) earned a 9.675 on bars to finish first overall. Junior Olivia Keyes (Bridgewater, Mass.) placed third with a 9.350 to lead the Anchorwomen.
Team Scores:
RIC: 44.275
SUNY Cortland: 46.125
 
BEAM: Keyes took home the top beam score with a 9.750. Silva placed third with a career-best score of 9.575.
Team Scores:
RIC: 46.950
SUNY Cortland: 46.300
 
FLOOR: Gates shined on floor, picking up the top score with a 9.775.
Team Scores:
RIC: 47.175
SUNY Cortland: 46.825
 
ALL-AROUND: Keyes and Gates ranked first and second in the all-around, scoring 37.700 and 37.300, respectively.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at a quad-meet, hosted by Brown on Sunday, Jan. 29 (1 p.m.).